For the first 5 years of our program our team was very competitive. I really think this was due to the fact that most of us were competitive swimmers in high school and college. Realizing that we needed to enhance our program by getting the more recreational/fitness swimmer involved, we have now become a team of "tile counters" that rarely if ever test themselves at our masters swim meets or postal events. I realize that every doesn't need to compete, nor do I want to force anyone to compete. I'm just looking for some creative ideas or examples of how any of you were able to get people to participate in masters competitions. I would appreciate any help...
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I was at my peak at 18 years old which was common in the 1970's since women swimmers had few college programs to swim on then. And women tend to peak earlier than men on the average anyway. I don't vision swimming under 1:20 in the 100 yard breaststroke like I did then on a regular basis when I was much younger. My body has changed and I'm 46 years old. True, there a few swimmers out that that are a lot closer in the 100 yard to their age group or college times than me that took a big break but everyone is different. I have to lived with new goals. I think if I swim on a regular basis I could peak at 48 years old in my masters career.
I was at my peak at 18 years old which was common in the 1970's since women swimmers had few college programs to swim on then. And women tend to peak earlier than men on the average anyway. I don't vision swimming under 1:20 in the 100 yard breaststroke like I did then on a regular basis when I was much younger. My body has changed and I'm 46 years old. True, there a few swimmers out that that are a lot closer in the 100 yard to their age group or college times than me that took a big break but everyone is different. I have to lived with new goals. I think if I swim on a regular basis I could peak at 48 years old in my masters career.
